Ottawa – Antisemitism is unacceptable and has no place in Canada. We must stand united against hatred in all its forms by actively addressing antisemitism through accountability, education, and solidarity – using all tools and laws available, and examining their effectiveness. No community should live in fear because of their identity. Rachel Bendayan, Minister of Official Languages and Associate Minister …
Toronto – The Government of Canada convened the first working meeting of the new Integrated Money Laundering Intelligence Partnership (IMLIP). This new partnership will support the permissible sharing of money laundering and organized crime intelligence between law enforcement and Canada’s big banks. Canada’s newly appointed Commissioner of Canada’s Fight Against Fentanyl, Kevin Brosseau, launched the inaugural meeting and gave opening …
Ottawa – We are accelerating Canada’s work to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade. Illegal drugs are having a devastating impact on people and communities, including creating security challenges associated with their illegal production, importation, trafficking, and related crimes. Health Canada plays a critical role in supporting Canadian law and border enforcement in their activities to disrupt the global …
Ottawa – The Minister of Public Safety, David McGuinty, announced the release of Canada’s Sensitive Technology List (STL), an important tool to inform policies and initiatives, and to bolster our national security by safeguarding Canadian innovation and development of sensitive technologies. The STL lists technologies that are emerging or have novel uses, and that Canada seeks to protect from unwanted …
Ontario- The Government of Canada continues to take concrete action to strengthen border security, collaborating closely with provincial, territorial and U.S. partners to keep communities on both sides of the border safe. David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, announced the launch of a series of Government of Canada-led exercises with provincial and territorial governments designed to further strengthen our ability …
Vancouver – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting Canadians by keeping prohibited firearms and illicit drugs out of our communities. Today, the CBSA announced that charges have been laid against Sicamous, B.C. resident, Jesse Pat Lyle, for firearms and drug trafficking offences. On April 26, 2024, Border Services Officers at Vancouver International Airport Commercial Operations intercepted …
Ottawa – Chandra Arya, MP for Nepean, and His Worship Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor of the City of Ottawa, announced a joint investment of $500,000 to support seven active transportation planning projects in Ottawa. The City of Ottawa will assess the feasibility of various active transportation improvements, including new multi-use pathways and accessible crossings at several locations throughout the city, with the …
